Member's Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck recalled for burn hazard from miswired resistor
What this means
The wires in this decorative light-up buck can be connected incorrectly at the factory, causing a resistor to overheat. This creates a risk of burns or fire. The company has received five reports of smoke and burning smells.
- Stop using the decoration immediately.
- Find model number 990404199 on the cord tag near the plug or on the box to confirm you have the recalled item.
- Contact Seasonal Specialties for a free refund or repair kit with corrected wiring instructions and warning labels.
- Do not plug in or use the decoration until it is repaired or replaced.
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The agency's original wording
If the wires are connected incorrectly, the current limiting resistor can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should stop using the Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck immediately and contact Seasonal Specialties to request either a full refund or a repair kit. The repair kit includes new instructions on how to connect the wires, color-coded wire labels and a cord tag warning sticker.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Seasonal-Specialties-Recalls-Members-Mark-7-Pre-Lit-Twinkling-Bucks-Due-to-Burn-HazardWant us to check the next one for you?
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